Ottawa Area ISD School District
School District · Holland, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$350,224
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$350,224
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Ottawa Area ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ottawa Area ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Ottawa Area Center
Allendale · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#217 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$350,224
+$335,641 vs Michigan median
District size
1,536 students
Typical than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Ottawa Area ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottawa Area Center | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ottawa Area ISD
Ottawa Area ISD is a Holland, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,536 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $350,224 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Ottawa Area ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ottawa Area Center, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Ottawa Area ISD students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.
District Map
Schools in Ottawa Area ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ottawa Area ISD with test data.
Schools in Ottawa Area ISD
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Holland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,536
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ottawa Area ISD?
Ottawa Area ISD has 3 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ottawa Area ISD?
The average composite rating for Ottawa Area ISD is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ottawa Area ISD?
Ottawa Area ISD spends $350,224 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ottawa Area ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ottawa Area ISD is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ottawa Area ISD?
Ottawa Area Center is the highest-rated school in Ottawa Area ISD with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Ottawa Area ISD?
Across schools in Ottawa Area ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ottawa Area ISD compare to other districts in Michigan?
Ottawa Area ISD has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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